Wallabies Squad for 2011 Rugby World Cup

Rocky Elsom has been stripped of the Wallaby captaincy and Matt Giteau has been dropped for the Australian 2011 Rugby World Cup effort.

James Horwill has been named captain following his success in leading the Reds to Super Rugby victory earlier this year. Elsom has still made the squad. As expected, there is no place for former Australian captain Stirling Mortlock.

Berrick Barnes scrapes into the squad after fighting back from long term concussion issues. Wycliff Palu has also come back from injury to be named in the squad.

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am a big wallaby fun but i dont think barnes is better than giteau we saw this last trinations against nz. but i think morahan deserved to be on the squad he`s the best open side wing congs to cooper`s tackling

h.jonesAugust 24, 2011

Out of that whole article that is the biggest issue? I personally think Barnes deserves the spot – he has a great kicking game and would be better in defence in the centres, which is really where we need it when you think of some of the centre pairings out there (Nonu/Smith/SBW). Rob Horne on the other hand… Wasn’t he injured all throughout this year’s super season? I think Horwill as captain is an absolute joke. Genia or Pocock?

sonehAugust 26, 2011

why doesnt james horwill be a great captain? wasnt it horwill who led the queensland reds to the 2011 super rugby triumph? and as a matter of fact pocock has no leadership skills

Welldone for a great tournament!
you all played well and had your ups & downs
congrats nathan sharpe for 100th test match.
james o’connor & berrick barnes outstanding game!
iam 12 years of age and love watching your team play rugby despite the fact im from NZ!x